Arithmetichard · Past Paper
The ratio of the base and height of a triangle is 3:4 and its area is 96 sq. cm. Find the height.
A16 cm
B12 cm
C8 cm
D20 cm
✓ Correct Answer: A — 16 cm
(1/2) * 3x * 4x = 96 => 6x^2 = 96 => x^2 = 16 => x = 4. Height = 4 * 4 = 16 cm.
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